Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
White Ash
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
घाटी ओक
In German
Fraxinus americana
Tal Eiche
In French
Fraxinus americana
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
valle del roble
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
vale Oak
In Polish
jesion amerykański
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Fraxinus
Oak vallis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Ash and Valley Oak
Season and care of White Ash and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Ash and Valley Oak Physical Information
White Ash and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Valley Oak are as follows:
White Ash flower color: Not Available
White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of White Ash and Valley Oak
Care of White Ash and Valley Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.